Good news: This was an internal security awareness test.
No credentials were requested and no personal data was collected here.
You clicked a message designed to look legitimate but contain warning signs. The purpose is to build safer habits, not to punish anyone.
Red flags in the message
- A slightly misspelled sender or link domain
- A generic greeting (for example, "Hello Employee")
- Artificial urgency ("act now" or immediate consequences)
- Pressure to click a link instead of using official channels
Tip: Real internal requests should come from trusted domains and
standard processes. When in doubt, verify the request directly with IT/HR.
What to do next time
- Hover over links and confirm the destination domain
- Check sender details, not only the display name
- Report suspicious emails to Security or IT